Lunch: Avocado Pesto

Recipe by Lauren Miyashiro This creamy pesto gives avocado toast a run for its money.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon, Basil

Health benefits of Avocado Pesto

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 lb. spaghetti
2 avocados, pitted
2 c. Fresh basil
1/4 c. almonds
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 c. grated Parmesan
kosher salt
1/4 c. olive oil
1 c. grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1 cup of cooking water.
Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, pulse together avocado, basil, almond, lemon zest, and parmesan. Season with salt. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until evenly blended. If the pesto is too thick, add pasta water until you reach the desired consistency.
Toss pesto with the warm spaghetti and add tomatoes. Serve immediately.

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